June 5, 2019
Keeping their memory alive
Bethlehem’s
war dead were remembered Saturday morning in a solemn and emotional ceremony in
front of Bethlehem City Hall. A new Vietnam War memorial now stands on East
Church Street as a mute testimonial to the 35 men of Bethlehem who were killed
in action during that war. Some of the
families of the fallen attended, several holding portraits of sons or brothers
who gave their lives for their country. Photo: Salutes by members of the Nam
Knights Motorcycle Club welcome the unveiling of the Bethlehem Vietnam KIA
Memorial.
By Douglas Graves
‘Many more mountains’
“It‘s been an honor to be here on behalf of the board of trustees,”
said Board President Martin Smith as he praised the Lehigh Valley Academy
graduating seniors at the Zoellner Arts Center May 28. For him, Smith
announced, it was personal; his daughter, Madalyn, was one of the 61 receiving
high school diplomas from the regional charter school that day. Photo: At left, LVA Board of Trustees
President Martin Smith beams as his daughter, Madalyn, receives her diploma
from LVA CEO Susan Mauser, with Principal Jennifer Nonnemacher assisting.
By Ed Courrier
‘Leave a lasting legacy’
“Never forget to leave a lasting legacy,” class of 2019 President
Michael Schellenberg concluded his remarks to his graduating classmates at
Moravian Academy’s commencement June 1.The ceremony had been moved indoors to
the gymnasium due to the threat of evening showers. The showers never
materialized, but the move didn’t seem to dampen the high spirits of the 82
graduates and the packed house of their friends and families. Photo: All smiles after graduation:
Grace Nixdorf will attend Furman University; Rebecca Donahue, Haverford College;
Sophia Carosella, High Point University; Isha Mohapatra, Carnegie Mellon
University; Elizabeth Stifel, University
of Notre Dame; Jamie Karras, Wake Forest University.
By Julie Swan and Cindy O’Brien
Remembering the fallen
Hundreds of
area residents turned out along the parade route and in Memorial Park Cemetery
as those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our nation were honored on
Memorial Day. The annual parade and
service was sponsored by United Veterans of Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley Military
Affairs Council and the City of Bethlehem. United Veterans president Ken
Nichols conducted the service. Photo: Buglers who participated in “Taps over
Bethlehem” perform several selections en masse at Memorial Park Cemetery,
including the Navy Hymn, “Eternal Father Strong to Save.”
By Dana Grubb
Liberty takes District 11 baseball title
Many times, the district final comes down to the top two seeds. As
the number two-seed, Liberty had better than average odds of being in the final
and could have figured to play top-seed Northampton. With top-seeded
Northampton eliminated early, the Hurricanes took on an Emmaus team that not
only took out the Konkrete Kids, but had been beating a number of top teams
throughout the playoffs. In the end though, the Hurricanes came away with a 3-1
win to take gold in District 11.
By Chuck Hixson
Curtain rises on Muhlenberg’s 39th summer season
The 2019 season is the 39th step for Charles Richter on his way to
the 40th anniversay of Muhlenberg Summer Music Theatre (MSMT), which he
cofounded. “They’re already planning the 40th celebration,” says Richter,
Professor of Theatre Arts, Muhlenberg College, where he has been teaching for
41 years, with 25 years as chair of the college’s Department of Theatre and
Dance. When asked about retirement, Richter, who will be 68 on June 16, quips,
“I’m not thinking that far ahead.”
By PaulWillistein
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Bethlehem Area SD: Future Chef winner honored
Classroom: Student volunteer leads renovation at Camel’s Hump Farm
Lehigh County: Board supports farming inducements
Lehigh University: TE Venture Fair – Entrepreneurial ideas abound
Lehigh Valley: Girl Scouts’ ‘Take the Lead’ honorees
Lehigh Valley: Boscoal announces opioid service grants
Lehigh Valley: Keeping Pa. music, art forms alive
Northampton County: New offices for agency
Saucon Valley SD: Mission statement revisited
Saucon Valley SD: Elementary assistant principal introduced
South Bethlehem: New Bethany’s Elliot Cetner turns hopes into
reality
South Bethlehem: Fond memories of veterans
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